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RELIGION STANDARDS Grade Five THEME: The sacraments are special gifts which nourish and strengthen us. OBJECTIVES: A. To understand that the sacraments are celebrated through the use of sacred signs and symbols. B. To learn that Christ's presence in our lives is celebrated in the sacraments and through prayer. 1.0 MESSAGE:
The seven sacraments as sacred signs, as well as celebrations. 1.1 God 1.1.1 To understand that the sacraments are encounters with Christ. 1.1.2 To understand that Jesus nourishes us through the sacraments. 1.1.3 To understand that Jesus reveals the Creator to us. 1.1.4 To experience God's revelation through creation, events, Jesus, and the Church (the people of God). 1.1.5 To understand that grace is the effect of God's presence. 1.2 Scripture 1.2.1 To be familiar with scripture that relates to the sacraments. 1.2.2 To experience the Psalms of Thanksgiving and Praise as models for prayer. 1.2.3 To be familiar with Revelation process as shown in scripture. 1.2.4 To experience Paul's letters to the early Christians. 1.2.5 To write letters based on the style of Christian Scriptures. 1.2.6 To practice finding chapter and verse in the Bible. 1.3 Doctrine 1.3.1 To understand that revelation is a two-way process and is ongoing. 1.3.2 To experience God's everlasting mercy and forgiveness. 1.3.3 To understand that the Church is the sacrament of God's presence in the world. 2.0 WORSHIP:
Christ's presence in our lives is celebrated in the sacraments and in our
prayer life. 2.1 Sacraments 2.1.1 To explore in depth the symbols of the sacraments: water, oil, light, white garments, hands, words, bread, wine, meals, sharing. 2.1.2 To explore in depth the meaning of the sacraments. 2.2 Prayer 2.2.1 To review traditional prayers, emphasizing their meaning: (1) Sign of the Cross; (2) Act of Contrition; (3) Lord's Prayer; (4) Creed; (5) Hail Mary; (6) Prayer of St. Francis; (7) Doxology (Glory to the Father...); (8) Acts of Faith, Hope, and Love; (9) Grace before and after meals; and (10) Prayer of the Holy Spirit 2.2.2 To have the opportunity to participate in a variety of prayer forms such as spontaneous prayer, guided meditation, gestures, song, and dance. 2.2.3 To write prayers such as blessings, psalms, and contemporary reflections on the Mysteries of the Rosary. 2.2.4 To learn to pray as Jesus did: where, when, how. 2.3 Liturgy 2.3.1 To review responses and prayers used in the celebration of the Eucharist. 2.3.2 To study the Mass as Liturgy of Word and Liturgy of Eucharist. 2.3.3 To celebrate sacraments liturgically or para-liturgically. 2.3.4 To prepare for the upcoming Sunday and Feast Day liturgies by studying the readings of that Sunday or Feast Day. 2.4 Liturgical
Year 2.4.1 To understand the symbolic meaning of colors used liturgically. 2.4.2 To celebrate the events of the liturgical year. 2.4.3 To celebrate the seasons and solemnities of the Church year with particular emphasis on Lent as a time to join the catechumens in prayer, fasting, and almsgiving: Lent
Ordinary
Time Passion
Sunday
2.5 Feast
Days 2.5.1 To celebrate special feasts, days, and people. 2.6.1 To experience a variety of Marian traditions. 3.0 MORALITY: We witness our faith by our life. 3.1 To understand that following Jesus means following God's Law of Love. 3.2 To understand that we need to show love, respect, and appreciation for others. 3.3 To understand that we are called
to work together for the 3.4 To understand that we need to examine our choices in the light of the Christian message. 3.5 To practice decision-making by discussing moral dilemmas. 4.0 CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING: The
presence of the risen Christ is revealed by our actions. 4.1 Justice 4.1.1 To understand that social justice
is based on human dignity, for all people are created in the image of God. 4.1.2 To understand that almsgiving is more self-giving than money-giving. 4.1.3 To understand the difference between charity and justice. 4.1.4 To explore the Beatitudes as the basis of social justice. 4.1.5 To explore means of respecting the environment as a justice issue. 4.2.1 To understand that world peace begins with respect for one another. 4.2.2 To practice conflict resolution skills. 4.2.3 To experience reconciliation
within the classroom community. 4.3 Local
Needs 4.3.1 To reinforce love in action by
participation in local and global service. 5.0 COMMUNITY: The Church is the sacrament of Christ
in the world. 5.1 Models
of Church 5.1.1 To study Baptism as the sacrament of belonging to a community. 5.1.2 To understand the Church as a community of saints, past, present, and future. 5.1.3 To explore Church as sacramental, institutional, and servant. 5.2.1 To appreciate Mary as Mother of the Church. 5.2.2 To honor Mary as the first Christian, the Christ-bearer. 5.2.3 To continue to learn about saints as Christian heroes who are models of how to live. 6.0 FAMILY LIFE: Respect,
responsibility, and decision making are all related. 6.1 Human
Dignity 6.1.1 To understand what it means to belong to a family community, the rights and duties. 6.1.2 To explore the process of reconciliation within the family. 6.1.3 To discuss the need for respect for others, their gifts and disabilities. 7.0 TERMINOLOGY: almsgiving catechumens Christian Scriptures fasting Liturgy of the Word Liturgy of the Eucharist paraliturgy Psalm of Thanksgiving revelation symbol Triduum 8.0 SCRIPTURE REFERENCES to be
used to develop the themes of the religion standards. Genesis 6: 5-7, 22 Great
Flood (Baptism, people saved through water) Exodus 14: 15, 15:1 People of Joshua 3 People
of Isaiah 11: 2 Confirmation;
the Spirit of the Lord rests on the hoped-for Messiah Exodus 12: 1-28 Eucharist;
Passover ritual described Psalm 51: 1-19 Reconciliation Ezekial 36: 26-27 God will give us a new heart Isaiah 38 Anointing of the Sick; illness, healing, and thanksgiving Numbers 11: 24-25 Holy Orders; spirit of Moses extended to seventy wise men Leviticus 8: 1-13 Ordination of Aaron and his sons Genesis 2: 18-24 Matrimony; marriage is a union between man and woman John 3: 5 Baptism Matthew 28: 19 Baptism Galatians 3: 27 Baptism Acts 2: 1-4, 19: 5-6 Confirmation Luke 22: 14-20 Eucharist John 6: 51 Eucharist John 20: 22-23 Penance Luke 5: 17-26 Penance Luke 15: 11-15 Penance James 5: 14-15 Anointing of the Sick Matthew 14: 14 Anointing of the Sick Luke 7: 11-15 Anointing of the Sick Matthew 19: 5-5 Matrimony Ephesians 5: 25-32 Matrimony 2 Timothy 1: 6 Holy Orders Acts 6: 1-6, Holy Orders Matthew 5: 1-12 Holy Orders
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